Voltage conversion for PC

[Davy Boy]

Its it possible or has anyone used this method of converting the voltage from 110v to 240v.
I thought i would ask before i bought one.
eBay.co.uk: USA power (adaptor) step down convertor to UK (item 230089802907 end time 17-Feb-07 20:00:00 GMT)

[Eliot Ness]

That little transformer would be way too small to handle the current of a PC. The following thread has some good info:

http://autopia.org/forum/machine-pol...ower-long.html

One of your UK vendors, Autopia member cleanyourcar, sells a transformer set-up for a PC:

Sonus SFX Polishing Kit

"This Sonus SFX Polishing Kit comes complete with :

- 110v Tranformer
- 14 meter Extension Lead
- 110v plug

(the total cost of these componants alone can easily be £100)

That means you don't have to order lots of bits from other companies and we deliver the Porter Cable and all the equipment necessary to convert to UK spec direct to your door. The price even includes free postage and packing!"

Edit: The following post mentions that Meg's in the UK have a prototype 240 volt PC. It might be worth your time try and see how close they are to releasing it....... sure would be a lot easier, and possibly cheaper, than messing around with a transformer:

http://autopia.org/forum/861518-post3.html

[Davy Boy]

Excellent. Thanks very much for your help

[Eliot Ness]

Originally Posted by Davy Boy

Excellent. Thanks very much for your help

You're welcome. Also check out the following thread (which I just noticed) that might be helpful to you:

http://autopia.org/forum/united-king...ing-guide.html

[ohms]

Sorry for barging in, but just noticed this, not sure if it's of any use...

eBay.co.uk: 800 WATT 240V TO 110V STEP DOWN ADAPTER FOR UK TO USA (item 330100195028 end time 26-Mar-07 13:00:00 BST)

[MX5Argie]

you can get one from screwfix. All the guys in DW got theirs from Screwfix.

[GazzaK]

I got my transformer from a nice bloke at work \o/

yay for working for a large construction company